Barbican
Things to do in Barbican, Greater London
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Barbican is essentially a neighbourhood built around eating out. With twenty-one restaurants here and no accommodation, this is not a place to stay overnight but rather to come for an evening or an afternoon. The dining scene is the whole point of being here: Korean BBQ House Barbican rates 4.4 from over 2,000 reviews; Chiswell Street Dining Rooms reaches 4.6 from nearly 1,000. The Jugged Hare and Butchers Hook & Cleaver both stand at 4.2, each drawing thousands of reviews. Aviary Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, also rated 4.2, offers something different—a rooftop setting with nearly 3,250 reviews behind it. Barbican Kitchen sits at 3.8.
This is not a place for sightseeing in the traditional sense. Come here for a meal, possibly make an evening of it across a couple of restaurants, and that is the visit. If you are based elsewhere in the area and want somewhere to eat that draws people specifically to the neighbourhood, Barbican is worth knowing about.
Where to stay in Barbican
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Citadines Barbican London
7-21 Goswell Road, London
Malmaison London
18-21 Charterhouse Square, London
Fox and Anchor
115 Charterhouse Street, London
The Rookery Hotel
12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London
Montcalm Brewery Townhouse
42-46 Chiswell Street, London
Premier Inn London Farringdon Smithfield
24-30 West Smithfield, London
The Montcalm At Brewery London City
52 Chiswell Street, London
Hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon Old Bailey
5 Snow Hill, London
Things to Do in Barbican
All attractions in Barbican →Where to Eat in Barbican(21)
All restaurants in Barbican →About eating out in Barbican
What emerges from these numbers is a neighbourhood that takes food seriously and sustains enough visitors to keep restaurants busy. The concentration of venues here, and their review counts, suggests this is a destination people travel to with eating in mind. Whether you're after Korean cooking, British fare, or something from a rooftop bar, there is clearly depth to choose from.
Attractions Near Barbican
All attractions in Barbican →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Barbican.
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Barbican Centre
London · ⭐ 4.6
London Wall
London · ⭐ 4.6
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Guildhall
London · ⭐ 4.6
The Secret City
London
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F1 Arcade
London · ⭐ 4.7
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St Paul's Cathedral
London · ⭐ 4.7
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Enigma Quests - The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
London · ⭐ 4.7
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Puttshack
London · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Barbican
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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Barbican
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On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
Twicken Townhouse
4 bed · sleeps 9
Common questions about Barbican
Where can I eat in Barbican?
We list 21 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Barbican.
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